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Morning DriveMorning Drive | Building an Empire | Mira Business FMHost Tim Elliott welcomes Graeme & Leanne Carling, founders of The Carling Group, to discuss building a powerful family investment office. They reveal their strategies for scaling massive wealth, balancing a partnership in business, and leaving a lasting legacy.
2025-10-3042 min
Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr#131 Graeme Carling - What Can We Learn From Old-School Entrepreneurship?Graeme Carling is an Entrepreneur and Scotland's largest private landlord. He is the Chairman of The Carling Group.Graeme shares his humble beginnings as a joiner in Dundee and the transformation of mind and knowledge he has been on. He dispels the need for financial literacy, breaks down investing in the property market in plain english and his opinion on developing side-hustles.He also shares his learning from his time befriending billionaire and millionaires Dan Pena, John Cauldwell and Duncan Bannatyne.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmcintoshjr/Write to me - david@developmentbydavid.co.uk
2025-03-131h 04
Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur PodcastGraeme and Leanne Carling: Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate InvestingIn this episode of "Invest in Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast," host Phil Better sits down with the dynamic entrepreneurial duo Graeme and Leanne Carling. Discover how this power couple transitioned from mainstream employment to building a robust business portfolio worth £1,000,000.What did Graeme and Leanne find most challenging about moving from traditional jobs to real estate investments? How do they identify the right opportunities and ensure consistent cash flow in their deals? Tune in to find the answers to these questions and more as the Carlings discuss their thought process and strategies for ongoing success.
2024-07-0530 min
Serial Entrepreneur ShowMarried to My Business Partner, Meet Graeme and LeanneCould you run a business with your life partner, happily? This show is brought to you by SmartCookie Media where we provide end-to-end podcast production and VIP Day marketing services. Book a complimentary content session and ask for our free podcast checklist here. After catching an Oprah Winfrey show with Robert Kiyosaki, Graeme bought all of Kiyosaki's books to improve his financial literacy — and he even roped in his new girlfriend (now wife and business partner), Leanne. They quit their jobs on the same day and started their entrepreneurial journey, together.
2024-04-2535 min
#Clockedin with Jordan Edwards#176 - A Masterclass in International Investment and GrowthSend a textEmbark on an enlightening voyage with Graeme and Leanne Carling, a dynamic duo whose story transforms the way we perceive real estate investment and partnership. Their ascension from local investors in the rugged terrain of Scotland to commanding a global empire is not just a tale of financial triumph but one of profound personal connection. Throughout this episode, we traverse the intricacies of their journey, uncovering the bedrock of continuous financial education that has propelled them into the marketplaces of the US, Dubai, and Spain. The Carlings' remarkable synergy, which has masterfully balanced a...
2024-04-1639 min
Entrepreneurship LabBuilding A Real Estate EmpireWelcome to Entrepreneurship Lab, a space where you can learn how to start and scale your business.
In this podcast episode, my guests are Leanne and Graeme Carling, who found their way to success and founded The Carling Group, an international family investments company, focused on investing in and consolidating fragmented sectors. The Carling Property Group has become Scotland's largest privately-owned landlord.
In this interview, Carlings share their story on how they started in real estate without capital, mistakes they made in the past, and tips on how to overcome obstacles when building your empire.
Enjoy the episode and...
2024-04-0225 min
ROAD TO GROWTH : Success as an EntrepreneurGraeme Carling & Leanne Carling - Founders of Carling Group - Equity InvestorsIn this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Graeme Carling. Graeme is a true business success story. From humble upbringings v. Those early experiences ignited a spark in Graeme who would go on to work his way into well-paid managerial positions, but it was never enough. Graeme always wanted to work for himself, and in spite of his initial failed forays into business ownership, he was always destined for entrepreneurialism. With three failed businesses under his belt, Graeme found himself at a pretty low ebb, licking his wounds. It was at...
2024-03-3135 min
The Digital ExecutiveBuilding Empires from Scratch: Journey from Real Estate to Global Ventures with Founders Graeme & Leanne Carling | Ep 843Send us a text
In this episode of the Digital Executive, hosted by Brian Thomas at Coruzant Technologies, we dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Graeme and Leanne Carling, Scotland's powerhouse couple. With a saga that begins with overcoming early failures to becoming Scotland’s largest privately-owned landlord, the Carlings share the grit and strategy behind their success. Graeme, influenced by financial education icons like Robert Kiyosaki, alongside Leanne, with her acute talent for sourcing acquisitions and deal-making, have expanded their empire beyond real estate into sectors including engineering, AI, and green energy.
Leanne, as...
2024-03-1108 min
The Deal ScoutThe Genesis of a Global Family Office with Leanne CarlingThe Genesis of a Global Acquisition ExpertToday I want to share with you a more in-depth look into the life of a remarkable deal maker, Leanne, who is part of a global investment family office. From Humble Beginnings to High StakesBorn and raised in Glasgow within a loving family, she was instilled with the belief that richness comes from family, not necessarily from wealth. Her parents worked tirelessly, providing them with a comfortable life that masked our financial limitations. This upbringing shaped her in...
2024-03-0229 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeBusiness Insights: Finance, Staffing, & Growth Strategies | Leanne and Graeme Carling | Ep 163Welcome to the Better Business Better Life podcast, where host Debra Chantry-Taylor engages in dynamic conversations with industry leaders to uncover strategies for business success. In this episode, Debra is joined by renowned entrepreneurs Leanne Carling and Graeme Carling, known for their bold deal-making and strategic business growth.
Throughout this episode, Debra, Leanne, and Graeme discuss entrepreneurship, financial education, property investing, and essential business management strategies. They delve into topics such as hiring the right staff, navigating business partnerships, and managing distractions in a competitive landscape.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader...
2024-02-2643 min
Better Business, Better LifeBusiness Insights: Finance, Staffing, & Growth Strategies | Leanne and Graeme Carling | Ep 163Welcome to the Better Business Better Life podcast, where host Debra Chantry-Taylor engages in dynamic conversations with industry leaders to uncover strategies for business success. In this episode, Debra is joined by renowned entrepreneurs Leanne Carling and Graeme Carling, known for their bold deal-making and strategic business growth. Throughout this episode, Debra, Leanne, and Graeme discuss entrepreneurship, financial education, property investing, and essential business management strategies. They delve into topics such as hiring the right staff, navigating business partnerships, and managing distractions in a competitive landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, this episode offers...
2024-02-2643 min
GrownlearnLife Project Unveiled: The Carling Group's Journey to Entrepreneurial LegendIn this episode of the Grownlearn podcast, "Life Project Unveiled: The Carling Group's Journey to Entrepreneurial Legend," we explore the inspiring saga of Graeme and Leanne Carling. Graeme's rise from financial lows, fueled by a commitment to financial education, set the stage for their shared adventure. It all started with Robert Kyosake's book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and it lead to a 15-year journey of hard work and learning, and the founding of The Carling Group – an international family investments company valued in the millions.
In this talk, we delve into the highs and lows of their journey, from business fa...
2024-02-2532 min
GrownlearnLife Project Unveiled: The Carling Group's Journey to Entrepreneurial LegendIn this episode of the Grownlearn podcast, "Life Project Unveiled: The Carling Group's Journey to Entrepreneurial Legend," we explore the inspiring saga of Graeme and Leanne Carling. Graeme's rise from financial lows, fueled by a commitment to financial education, set the stage for their shared adventure. It all started with Robert Kyosake's book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and it lead to a 15-year journey of hard work and learning, and the founding of The Carling Group – an international family investments company valued in the millions. In this talk, we delve into the highs and lows of their journey, from business fa...
2024-02-2532 min
A Different PerspectiveA Different Perspective with Graeme Carling, Chairman & Co-Founder of The Carling GroupThis week, Nick speaks to Graeme Carling, Chairman & Co-Founder of The Carling Group.Graeme is a notable entrepreneur, with a reputation for successfully negotiating deals in his own inimitable style: bold, direct, and uncompromising. He has decades of experience in bringing together fragmented markets and successfully negotiating high-value deals. In 2019 Graeme, as CEO of investment company United Capital, began acquiring multiple businesses in the UK building services sector, growing group turnover to £40 million. With Graeme leading his expert team, United Capital continues to make significant acquisitions, with a potential acquisition pipeline value of over £1 billion.Nic...
2024-01-0237 min
Business Growth SecretsFrom Failed Businesses to Successful Investments with Graeme and Leanne CarlingTo be successful in business, you can't do it as a side hustle. You have to commit to it and be all in. What would it take for you to devote all of your time and effort to become successful? Graeme and Leanne's unwavering commitment and willingness to prioritize their business endeavors have been key factors in their success. Graeme and Leanne Carling share their journey from failed businesses to building a successful business and investment portfolio. They emphasize the importance of committing fully to your goals and surrounding yourself with a strong team and advisors. They...
2023-10-0432 min
The Matrix Green Pill#159 Graeme Carling: The Tenacious Journey of a Property TitanAbout Graeme Carling Graeme Carling, a self-made entrepreneur and visionary leader, defied the odds by transforming from a school leaver with no qualifications to one of Scotland's largest private residential landlords. Together with his wife Leanne, they have not only excelled in property but also diversified into acquiring and consolidating businesses across sectors.Graeme's expertise and insights make him a sought-after investor and non-executive director in international markets. Through The Carling Group, their family investment office, they hold interests across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. Graeme is also a...
2023-09-2727 min
Diary of a High Net Worth InvestorWhy Scotland's Biggest Landlord Has Moved To Dubai - with Graeme CarlingMy guest today doesn’t do anything by halves. With his wife Leanne he made his first foray into property investing after a Robert Kiyosaki event and went on to become the biggest private landlord in Scotland. From there it was a short step into property development and construction, before he expanded into mergers and acquisitions, where the Carling Group has been involved in a billion pounds worth of deals in the UK and Europe with a focus on distinct but fragmented sectors such as technology, Energy, construction and Healthcare. He also runs GCC Equity Partners with offices in Du...
2023-09-1043 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingThe Ellie Mckay Episode - Business Success Podcast with Leanne & Graeme CarlingEllie Mckay is the host and creator of the On a mission podcast, a podcast ranked in the top 0.5% worldwide! What started as a passion project whilst running her property investment business has turned into a full-time calling, leading Ellie to have conversations with some of the most influential people from the world of business, sport and celebrity.
In this episode our hosts, Leanne & Graeme Carling, meet with Ellie in Dubai to chat about her story, and how she went from an unhappy employee, to embarking on an entrepreneurial journey before launching one of the biggest podcasts in the...
2023-06-131h 03
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingThe Kelly Lundberg Episode - Business Success Podcast with Leanne & Graeme Carling
Kelly Lundberg is a business mentor, personal brand coach, style expert and influencer who empowers entreprenuers to grow their business.
In this episode our hosts, Leanne & Graeme Carling, who became friends with Kelly after moving to Dubai, chat to Kelly about her journey from working cabin crew, to being a leading voice on personal branding.
Kelly discusses the early days on starting a business in Dubai, and how her business has transformed from personal shopping and style, to now focus on a persons entire brand.
This episode was filmed in Dubai as part of the Business Success Podcast series...
2023-05-2740 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingThe Spencer Lodge Episode - Business Success Podcast with Leanne and Graeme CarlingAward-winning podcast host, business strategist, and one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai, Spencer Lodge joins our hosts Leanne and Graeme Carling for a chat about life, business, and success.
In this episode Spencer talks candidly about his early years, from not knowing what path to talk, to repeatedly switching paths, achieving success along the way. Spencer discusses how his views on success have changed over the years, and how he is motivated by something completely different now.
#businesssuccess #entrepreneurs #podcast #dubai
2023-05-221h 04
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingIn conversation with Leanne and Graeme Carling: Working togetherWorking with your husband or wife is certainly not for everyone but international investor couple Leanne and Graeme Carling make it work. In this conversation the successful business couple talk about staying in their lanes and how growing their business means they need to rely on their teams to deliver their vision.
2023-05-0804 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingIn conversation with Leanne and Graeme Carling: Drowning out the noiseLeanne and Graeme Carling are own and manage businesses in multiple sectors across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, in this conversation the entrepreneurial couple chat about the challenge of drowning out the noise when growing and leading businesses.
From social media, to going to the pub, distractions are plenty but one of the biggest challenges is in blocking out the advice of people who are simply not qualified to give it, including your family.
2023-05-0808 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingIn conversation with Leanne and Graeme Carling: Our commitment to personal growthLeanne and Graeme Carling are highly ambitious, set huge goals, and are committed to personal growth in pursuit of their goals. In this conversation the successful couple discuss the value of mentors, their commitment to on-going learning, the value of environment, the power of the emotional bank account, and the reality of dealing with the challenges of running businesses.
2023-05-0819 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingIn conversation with Leanne and Graeme Carling: Committed to givingGraeme Carling believes that most people want to give, and do good, but for him and his wife, they want to maximise the impact they can have, by first achieving their business goals.
Charitable business couple Leanne and Graeme Carling discuss setting up the Wayne Carling foundation in memory of Graeme's brother to raise money for Cancer Research UK, supporting JDRF after their daughter Blaire was diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes, and pledging £1million to John Caudwell's disabled and autistic childrens charity, Caudwell Children.
2023-05-0806 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingIn conversation with Leanne and Graeme Carling: Building a legacyFilmed in Dubai, this conversation between husband and wife business duo, Leanne and Graeme Carling discusses building a legacy, and how their focus has continued to evolve throughout their entrepreneurial journey. The couple chat about family, and how they have provided the opportunity for their kids to walk their own path.
2023-05-0809 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingIn conversation with Leanne and Graeme Carling: Growing our businessInternational investor couple, Leanne and Graeme Carling sit down and discuss growth. In this conversation, the couple chat through the challenges of growing businesses, their growth by acquisition strategy, management team challenges, the difficulty changing company cultures post-acquisition, and the importance of immediate integration once a deal is done.
This conversation between two highly experienced M&A professionals gives a real view on fast growth business, and where the opportunities and challenges lie.
2023-05-0812 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingCarolyn & John Radford chat Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling - The Radford EpisodeBusiness Success TV travels to Portugal as hosts Leanne and Graeme Carling meet with another success husband and wife team, John and Carolyn Radford.
As the owners of multiple large businesses in the UK, The Radford's had to juggle work and family commitments whilst navigating a way through the Covid pandemic.
In this episode the business couples chat pandemic challenges, new opportunities, life working with their partner, working remotely from their day-to-day operations, and what the future holds.
This episode lifts the lid on the real world rea...
2023-04-1344 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingCharlie Mullins talks Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling - The Mullins EpisodeFor over 40 years Charlie Mullins grew his plumbing company, Pimlico Plumbers, from a one man and a van operation, into the largest plumbing company in London, eventually exiting the business through a £140million sale to a private equity buyer.
In this episode our hosts, Graeme and Leanne Carling, chat with Charlie and his fiancé Raquel at their London home, about the process of selling, the emotional side of letting go, any regrets, and also what comes next for the couple.
Keep connected with the Business Success TV team, see exclusive behind the scenes footage, and be t...
2023-03-0229 min
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy2022 - Business buying review of the yearWelcome to the last Business Buying Strategies episode of 2022. This week we've picked out twelve highlights from the year - one for each month. So in January, I talked with Richard Bundock, one of my dealmaking clients. Richard had started a successful business, but wasn't able to grow it organically as quickly as wanted to, so he turned to acquisitions instead. In February, I met Sam Turner, who gave up a lucrative and successful corporate career to become a dealmaker in the heating and ventilation sector. In March, I caught up with Nic...
2022-12-291h 46
Taylor Talks TradesEp.20 Graeme Carling - United CapitalGraeme Carling chats to Jamie about his journey from being an apprentice joiner in Dundee to international property and business investor with United Capital!Check it out for some words of wisdom on finding the right path for you.
2022-12-2323 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingDuncan Bannatyne talks Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling - The Bannatyne EpisodeOn a trip to Portugal to attend a Caudwell Children fundraising event, Graeme and Leanne caught up with one of the UK's most successful and well-known entrepreneurs, Duncan Bannatyne.
The frank discussion covers the challenges of running a large business throughout the pandemic, as well as the challenges still faced by the company. Duncan discusses his approach to running his business, and why he has no plans to retire.
2022-10-1835 minThe Deal ScoutGlobal Acquisitions with Graeme CarlingAs majority shareholder and CEO, Graeme leads United Capital and brings significant expertise in acquisitions and delivering growth. Graeme specialises in consolidating fragmented markets and maximising value from corporate assets.Graeme acquired McGill from KPMG after it entered administration in 2019. Since then Graeme and his senior McGill Scotland team have re-built the business, won several significant public sector contracts, and expect turnover to continue increasing year on year.Graeme has successfully secured financial investment from UK and overseas family offices, HNW individuals, and significant bank debt funding. With an ability to identify investment opportunities, he...
2022-10-1044 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingJacqueline Gold CBE talks Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling - The Gold EpisodeIn this episode, business couple, Graeme and Leanne Carling, travel to Surrey, England, to meet with one of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs.
Jacqueline Gold CBE, has been a leading figure in the British retail sector for over 40 years, managing well-known high street brands Ann Summers and Knickerbox, through the significant changes in the marketplace.
Jacqueline discusses the challenges, in terms of business and emotions, of the past few years as the world dealt with the Coronavirus pandemic, and how her business, Ann Summers, navigated the challenges, and how the business is changing, to meet t...
2022-09-1559 min
The Innovation GameUP & the UPCPatent Attorneys Rich Wells, David Carling & Graeme McCallum discuss Unitary Patents and the Unified Patent Court - what they are and what they mean for you.
2022-08-2227 min
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy#189 Business Buying Strategies PodcastHello this is Jonathan Jay - and welcome to episode 189 of the Business Buying Strategies podcast. This week I talk with Graeme Carling, who we first met in episode 76 of the podcast – Now Graeme had spent a decade building a substantial property portfolio, before buying a well known Scottish construction company out of administration. I asked Graeme to relay his story to a private audience in London earlier this month. Find more details of the next Fasttrack programme at: www.thedealmakersacademy.com/FAST Follow or connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S3Xzxw...
2022-07-2126 min
Grow My Business Or Sell ItGraeme Carling - Scotland's Biggest Landlord Now Focused On DecarbonisationMy guest today has made a career out of acquiring two kinds of assets - companies and property.Graeme Carling is Scotland's biggest residential landlord and chairman of United Capital. His property company has handled over £1 billion of transactions while United Capital is focused on winning big government projects in decarbonisation on the road to Net Zero. In this fascinating interview, Dubai-based Graeme talks about how he acquires businesses in anything from 3 days to 3 years, why he is focusing on property services and the reasoning behind his focus on 'greening' the UK's property portfolio.
2022-05-3039 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingHow to make deals workGraeme has packed a lot of information into this video including; common pitfalls when negotiating acquisitions, the different ways deals can be structured to make the deal work for both buyer and seller, how joining a larger group can de-risk businesses in the current climate and how parent companies support the future of it's subsidiaries.
2022-04-2510 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingYour business' legacyGraeme Carling discusses the legacy of businesses and why intention rarely comes to fruition as younger generations are less likely than ever to want to take over.
2022-04-2504 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingThe reality of selling your businessUnited Capital CEO Graeme Carling discusses the reality of selling a business. United Capital speak to hundreds of businesses each month and understand the challenges faced by sellers when looking to exit their business.
2022-04-2502 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingThe right time to sellScottish-based investment company United Capital's CEO, Graeme Carling, discusses the changing landscape and why many companies simply cannot afford to wait to discuss a potential sale to a larger group.
2022-04-2507 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingKnowing when to walk awayIn many deals, there comes a point where progress isn't being made, or the deal won't be done the way it needs to...buyers must know when to walk away, or risk the consequences.
2022-04-2505 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingWhat opportunities has Covid createdCEO Graeme Carling discusses the opportunities that have been created by the Covid-19 pandemic and how it could fast track their three-year investment strategy.
2022-04-2504 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingHow Covid affected dealsIn this update with the CEO, Graeme Carling discusses the significant impact Covid-19 has had on the mergers and acquisition market, and how businesses that previously weren’t looking to sell are now looking at it as a means of survival.
2022-04-2504 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingCommitment to successIn this update to our Business Insights series, our CEO Graeme Carling discusses how his commitment to success has played a huge part in his career success.
2022-04-2506 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingGetting past fear of failureFilming from Arizona for our Business Insights series, our CEO Graeme Carling talks about why getting past the fear of failure is key to entrepreneurial success.
2022-04-2504 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingDoing deals with usIn this edition of Business Insights, CEO Graeme Carling discusses his no-nonsense approach to the acquisition process at United Capital.
2022-04-2503 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingThe importance of advisorsScottish entrepreneur and UK-based building services company, United Capital CEO, Graeme Carling discusses his views on the importance of experienced advisers.
2022-04-2500 min
Business Insights with Graeme CarlingWhy businesses don't sellUK entrepreneur, Graeme Carling discusses why businesses don't sell. It is reported that over 90% of the businesses listed for sale will not ever sell and will eventually end up being closed down. Serial entrepreneur and Managing Director of United Capital, an investment organisation that is consolidating the fragmented UK building services and facilities management sector, offers his expert business insights into what goes wrong and how business owners looking to sell can improve their chances.
2022-04-2510 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingBusiness Success with John CaudwellJoin Scottish business owners Graeme and Leanne Carling as they travel to London to meet with renowned businessman, billionaire, and philanthropist, John Caudwell. In this episode, which originally aired on Sky TV channel 191 Property TV, Graeme and Leanne met with John Caudwell, and his partner Modesta Vžesniauskaitė, in their Mayfair home, the recent feature of a Channel 4 show, The Most Expensive Home in the UK. The couples discuss property, business, charity, and the future, in this 30 minute episode packed with insight into the story of one of the UK's most successful businessmen.
2022-04-2528 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingJohn Caudwell talks Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling - The Caudwell EpisodeJoin Scottish business owners Graeme and Leanne Carling as they travel to London to meet with renowned businessman, billionaire, and philanthropist, John Caudwell. In this episode, which originally aired on Sky TV channel 191 Property TV, Graeme and Leanne met with John Caudwell, and his partner Modesta Vžesniauskaitė, in their Mayfair home, the recent feature of a Channel 4 show, The Most Expensive Home in the UK. The couples discuss property, business, charity, and the future, in this 30 minute episode packed with insight into the story of one of the UK's most successful businessmen.
2022-01-2528 min
Green Matters - Decoding the decarbonisation puzzleJon Salazar - Gazelle Wind Power LtdOn this episode we are joined by Jo Salazar, Founder and President of Gazelle Wind Power, a business founded to accelerate the transition to renewable energies by introducing the next generation of advanced offshore wind platforms.
Jon is a highly experienced leader in his field and offers expert insight and opinion into the future, not only of offshore wind, but of the decarbonisation market as a whole, and how working together is they only way to meet government climate change targets.
This podcast is sponsored by The Carling Group, the family investment office of Graeme...
2022-01-0737 min
The Deal ScoutOn The Emotions Of A DealAs majority shareholder and CEO, Graeme leads United Capital and brings significant expertise in acquisitions and delivering growth. Graeme specialises in consolidating fragmented markets and maximising value from corporate assets.Graeme acquired McGill from KPMG after it entered administration in 2019. Since then Graeme and his senior McGill Scotland team have re-built the business, won several significant public sector contracts, and expect turnover to continue increasing year on year.Graeme has successfully secured financial investment from UK and overseas family offices, HNW individuals, and significant bank debt funding. With an ability to identify investment opportunities, he has become one of Scotland’s...
2021-10-0644 min
The Selling Sessions - How to sell your business, by the people who could buy itEpisode 23 - Fast-quisitions with Graeme CarlingFast-quisitions, a term coined by Graeme and Leanne Carling after completing multiple business acquisitions in under a week. Selling your business is a time consuming process that takes business owner's attention away from running the business. Fast-quisitions cut down the time it takes to complete deals and keeps deals moving, saving both sides money and time.Have a listen, and if you, or a business you know could benefit from a fast-quisition, please get in touch directly via united-capital.co.uk
2021-09-3032 min
The Kelly Lundberg PodcastGo BIG & don’t over think it w/Leanne CarlingLeanne has been a driving force in more than 1,000 residential property portfolio acquisition transactions, with a value of circa £200million and she is only 40. In this episode she shares her experience which has grown Carling Property Group into the largest privately-owned residential landlord in Scotland. Now in Dubai she talks about the skills learned and developed over the years that have made her and her husband Graeme acquire multiple businesses within Mergers & Acquisitions and continue to grow their property and business portfolio.
2021-09-2234 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingBusiness Success Podcast - The Kim Kiyosaki Episode 2009In October 2009, Leanne Carling was invited by Kim Kiyosaki to discuss her journey to becoming financially free in a video for Rich Woman.
2021-09-1411 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingKim Kiyosaki talks Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling - The Kim Kiyosaki EpisodeLeanne catching up with Rich Woman owner Kim Kiyosaki on being financially free, what the past ten years have held for them and rich women. This comes over ten years after their initial conversation in a video for Rich Woman back in 2009.
2021-09-1416 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingRobert & Kim Kiyosaki talk Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling - The Kiyosaki EpisodeJoin Scottish business owners Graeme and Leanne Carling as they travel to Arizona to meet with businesses for acquisition. The Carlings will discuss why Arizona is a special place for them and get into conversation with friends and super-successful finance educators Robert and Kim Kiyosaki.
#unitedcapital #richdadpoordad #graemecarling #leannecarling #robertkiyosaki #kimkiyosaki
Graeme and Leanne Carling are majority shareholders of building services sector investment organisation United Capital. https://www.united-capital.co.uk/
2021-09-1425 min
Business Success with Graeme and Leanne CarlingDan Peña talks Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling - The Peña EpisodeIn this episode of Business Success with Graeme & Leanne Carling, the Property TV crew follows the couple as they visit their recently acquired business, Alliance Electrical and pop into see their mentor and friend, the infamous Trillion Dollar Man, Dan Peña at his home, Guthrie Castle.
2021-09-1416 min
The Selling Sessions - How to sell your business, by the people who could buy itEpisode 18: Part 1 - Mid-season reviewFrom IP to indemnities, setting objectives to setting expectations, HR to marketing, and everything in between, The Selling Sessions has covered a lot of topics over the past few months.This episode looks back at the first 9 episodes of The Selling Sessions and summarises the top tips offered by our many expert guests. Special thanks to our podcast guests from our first 9 episodes; Liam McMonagle, Alan Kelly, Graeme Carling, Rod Mathers, Ian McDonald, Louise Shiels, Derek Stroud, Kevan Sturrock, Andrew Fleetwood, Lottie White, Ryan Russell, Gillian McAteer, Satvir Bungar and Stuart Hatcher.
2021-08-2628 min
The Selling Sessions - How to sell your business, by the people who could buy itEpisode 3 - Meet the Buyer with Graeme CarlingIn this episode we "meet the buyer", Graeme Carling, CEO of United Capital to discuss what he thinks sellers should be doing when trying to sell their business. As an experienced business buyer Graeme offers insight into his expectations of a seller and explains what you must do, in order to get the deal done.The Selling Sessions - Meet the Buyer episodes curate conversations with experienced and expert business buyers to give any would-be seller, an insight into the mind of the people on the other side of the negotiating table.
2021-05-1319 min
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's AcademyInterview with Graeme Carling Hello this is Jonathan Jay - and welcome to episode 109 of the Business Buying Strategies podcast. This week Jonathan talks with Graeme Carling, who we first met in episode 76 of the podcast – Now Graeme had spent a decade building a substantial property portfolio, before buying a well known Scottish construction company out of administration. Follow or connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S3Xzxw Watch our YouTube Channel The Dealmaker's Academy https://bit.ly/3b86OFI
2020-11-0525 min